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Courage, Trust, And Discipline In Homer's Odyssey

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In The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus must show courage, trust and discipline. Throughout the epic, Odysseus faces many monsters who he has to be brave enough to kill. He and his wife, Penelope are apart for many years and must show trust and remain faithful to each other. Odysseus shows discipline by always remaining the leader even through hard times. Even though The Odyssey was written around 8 BC the base of it’s conflicts are still present in modern day society. Odysseus’ bravery can be compared to an addict ending their addiction. Addicts normally go to therapy to seek the help they need, Odysseus went to Thebes to seek his prophet, “let me but taste of blood, I shall speak truth.” (page 676 line 614) . The monsters Odysseus fought can be seen as drugs or any bad habit one may have. …show more content…

Throughout this time he remained faithful, only engaging with goddesses who could not be rejected. Even when he was with goddesses the only woman on his mind was Penelope. “Can mortals compare with goddesses in grace and form?” (page 654 line 110-1110, Calypso didn't understand how Odysseus would still want to return to Penelope after spending many years together. His decision would remain unchanged even though he was offered immortality. Penelope back in Ithaca also remained faithful even with the many suitors in her home. This trust can be seen in military wives and soldiers. Odysseus is the soldier fighting in a different country wanting to go home.There's also trust that they would return home safely, just like Penelope and Telemachus knew that Odysseus would return. Odysseus’ return was vital to Penelope's faithfulness. “Who sends an arrow through iron ax-helve sockets, twelve in line?” (page 699 line 1117-1118). If Odysseus had not return whoever strung the bow would have become Penelope’s new

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